*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Chunky Cream of Tomato Soup

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      teaspoons     Butter
   1      small         Shallot; peeled -- minced
  28      ounces        Can whole peeled tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
     3/4  cup           Cream
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt

pn Fresh ground black pepper pn Fresh nutmeg; grated 
 On top of the stove on medium heat, preheat the Calphalon Solo Windsor sauce pan. 
 Add the butter to the hot pan. Add the shallots and saute briefly; do not brown. 
Add the tomatoes and cook until the consistency of a chunky sauce, approximately 7 to 10 minutes
. Stir in cream and seasonings and bring soup to a simmer.
For a smooth soup, remove to a food processor, or blender, and puree.


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